The Classic Wine Selections team just returned from Benvenuto Brunello in Montalcino (February 16th – February 18th), a traditional event for the wine trade and wine lovers. Approximately 200 producers who are part of the Consorzio di Brunello di Montalcino were in attendance. In addition to tasting the new release of 2013 Brunello di Montalcino,
The World’s Leading Wine (WLW) tour stopped in Chicago with fifty-one producers from around the world presenting their wines to local importers, restaurants, wine bars, and retailers. The event kicked off with an afternoon of global tasting. All major wine regions of the world were represented. All the wineries have been awarded medals and awards
Great Wines of Italy, New York City, March 9th, 2017. Classic Wine Selections attended James Suckling’s “Great Wines of Italy” in New York, March 9, 2017. James Suckling tasted close to 4,000 wines to ultimately compile this list of 240 wines from 160 producers. All producers in attendance received a score of 90 points or
Welcome to the 2012 vintage of Brunello di Montalcino. The 2017 Benvenuto Brunello was held February 17th – February 20th, in Montalcino, Italy. The event included 134 of the top Brunello producers, showcasing 2012 Brunello di Montalcino, 2015 Rosso di Montalcino, 2011 Brunello di Montalcino Riseva, as well as the appellations of Moscadello and Sant’Antimo. The consensus of